Almanac Weekend Review

All the sporting results you may have missed

Almanac Cycling: Le Tour de Arthur Siege

Tackling the final stage of the Sun Herald Tour at Arthurs Seat has left a lasting experience on David Parker

Who’s versing? Melbourne

Alex Darling continues a poetic look at the AFL sides with some Dees observations

The Foreign Legion

Pre-season is a time for hope, Wesley Hull shares his optimism for Essendon’s Season

Almanac Boxing: Murray Thomson – A boxing life.

Dave Griffin doesn’t hold the punches in this article about boxing stalwart Murray Thomson

Pigskin Almanac: Super Bowl 50 – Carolina’s Season Defined by One Game?

It’s the biggest day on the American sporting calendar; the NFL Super Bowl. As magnificent as Denver were in causing one of the biggest upsets in Super Bowl history to claim their third Vince Lombardi trophy, Steve Baker reflects on the uselessness of losing only two games in a season, especially when one of those losses is in the most important game of the year.

Life and what’s really important

Malcolm Ashwood (Rulebook) provides perspective in our sporting priorities.

Speakola: Fabulous at the Lodge

A ripping speech from Alex Marcou detailing Carlton’s trips to the Lodge in the early ’80s.

The Man From Maribyrnong River

Andrew Leonedas has a crack at the mob from Maribyrnong.

Banner Matters

Alex Darling gives us a look at the behind-the-scenes world of the Carlton Cheer Squad as it prepares the banner for Mick Malthouse’s record breaker.

When Scotland defeated England in two sports – on the same day

Neil Drysdale recalls a unique afternoon in 1946 when Scotland defeated England in Rugby and Football

Super Rugby trial: Force blow Canes over in Gosford

Force defeat Hurricanes in trial, Hamish Neal suggests Canes shouldn’t worry

A-League 1,000: The Recruit Edition

With new signings jetting into the countries by the day, Hamish Neal previews Round 18 of the A-League

Almanac Art: Footy Grandstands

More great artwork by Mike Hugo including Vic Park and EJ Whitten Stands

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2016 – A Quick Follow-up

Cam Hooke welcomes the new season with typical optimism. What are your thoughts on his team assessment and game plan?

Geelong shows the benefit of recycling

Glen’s fourth Quaddy leg is this list of players whose careers kicked on once they moved to Sleepy Hollow. Give us yours.

Rod Laver is a great. But I’m not sold on the Laver Cup.

Hamish Neal serves up his thoughts on the Laver Cup

Console-ation – in loving memory of AFL video games

“The golden age of footy video games” is a phrase rarely heard in Almanac circles. Alex Darling has changed all that.

Almanac Super Bowl 50 Preview: Should I Stay or Should I Go… into work?

At 10:30am (AEST) on Monday 8 February, Super Bowl 50 pits Carolina’s Panthers against the Denver Broncos in Santa Clara, California. If you have no affinity for either city and no colour preference (Carolina’s are Port Power-ish, Denver a GWS-Telstra cross – that should sort out a few of you) then the added spice.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2016 – A Quick Follow-up

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2016 continues with Eddie Watch and injury updates